- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Massachusetts, features the top 496 nearby activities — including 221 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Essex, MA , followed by 493 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boston, Salem, Gloucester, Cambridge, Beverly, Somerville, Hampton, Newburyport, Lynn, Marblehead, Rockport, Danvers, Medford, North Andover, Haverhill, Ipswich, Arlington, Amesbury, Malden, Saugus, Woburn, Methuen, Lawrence, Revere, Andover, Hull, Peabody, Burlington, Chelsea, Everett, Seabrook, Tewksbury, Melrose, Billerica, Exeter, Salem, Rye, North Hampton and Lexington
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Considered to be one of the last remaining throwback arcades of the old Nantucket boardwalk, Dream Machine of Nantasket offers a wide range of classic games like skee ball and games of chance. Directly adjacent to the beach, this indoor arcade even has prizes in exchange for game tickets.
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The oldest Major League baseball park in the United States is Fenway Park. Its classic style allows visitors to feel as though they have traveled back to the origins of professional baseball while watching the Boston Red Socks play.
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The Isles of Shoals are nine rocky isles that lay six miles off shore. Cruises are available to see the isles, while on the island is the White Island Light, the Unitarian Oceanic Hotel, a few summer houses, and the Shoals Marine Research Laboratory.
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Featuring duck pins, Collins Bowladrome offers bowling at $5 a game with shoe rentals. The alley has a banquet hall that can be reserved for birthday parties and other events.
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Landlocked Forest is a 250 acre forest preserve featuring 13 miles of walking trails. The trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. The preserve may be of particular interest to hikers, bicyclists, and bird watchers.
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The C Note is a premier live music venue. They feature a wide range of selections in everything from jazz and blues to rock and funk while providing entertainment by both local and national bands.
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Whale enthusiasts flock to Granite State Whale Watch, Inc., a touring company heaquartered in Rye, New Hampshire. Tourists regularly encounter humpback whales, pilot whales, right whales and many other fascinating marine species.
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Atlantic Queen II Deep Sea Fishing offers activities on their 80' long ship like fishing and whale watching, as well as charters. Fishing trips last a half or full day, and children under 12 fish free with an adult.
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PO Box 924, 47 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
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Featuring a collection of artifacts from the 1700s to present day, Exeter Historical Society offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of the city. The curators help provide additional information about the artifacts by explaining their history.
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At Hull Artist Studio Connection, visitors can explore art studios and meet the artists behind the work featured in the gallery. These artists are skilled with paint mediums like pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and more.